BSc Food Science & Human Nutrition Programme Overview
This BSc Food Science & Human Nutrition programme at Maynooth University offers a comprehensive understanding of nutrition, biology, and chemistry as applied to food. With a focus on ingredients, production, products, and nutrition, students explore various aspects of food science including food saf
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Enhancing Multisectoral Nutrition Coordination in Zambia
The Multisectoral Nutrition Information System (MNIS) presented at a LeNNS meeting in Lusaka highlights the importance of a multisectoral approach to address nutrition challenges in Zambia. The coordination structures, evidence, and recommendations emphasize the need for collaborative efforts, adequ
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Community Health Workers' Contribution to Improved Nutrition in India
Community Health Workers play a vital role in enhancing nutrition outcomes in India by delivering high-impact practices, policies, and services at the community level. They help strengthen the foundation of nutrition programs, support maternal and child health, and promote healthy behaviors. By iden
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Comprehensive Guide to Assessing and Prioritizing Child and Adolescent Health in Humanitarian Settings
This module provides a detailed operational guide on assessing and prioritizing child and adolescent health in humanitarian settings. It covers obtaining data on child/adolescent health, coordinating responses, planning activities, and utilizing data systems for monitoring and evaluation. Key compon
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Alina Michalska - Nutrition Specialist with UNICEF ESARO
Alina Michalska is a Nutrition Specialist with UNICEF Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Office (ESARO) based in Nairobi. She has a strong background in nutrition information systems and has worked on various projects to improve nutrition outcomes in different regions. With a Master's degree from
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Expert Care with Dr. Arnab @9804509480
Supporting Your Child's Mental Health: Dr. Arnab in Kolkata, West Bengal. Helping Kids Thrive: Dr. Arnab - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Teen Mental Health Matters: Get Help from Dr. Arnab. \nIs your child experiencing emotional or behavioural difficulties?\nDr. Arnab offers a safe and supportive e
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Understanding Nutritional Biochemistry: A Comprehensive Overview of Nutrition and Public Health
Nutrition, as defined by Robinson, explores the relationship between food and the human body's functioning. This course delves into key topics such as nutrition in pregnancy, childhood, and the elderly, as well as nutrition-related diseases. It emphasizes the importance of public health nutrition in
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Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Information System (MNIS) Overview and Implementation Details
The Multi-Sectoral Nutrition Information System (MNIS) is a web-based platform used by the National Food and Nutrition Commission (NFNC) in Zambia to collect essential data for monitoring and decision-making in the nutrition sector. MNIS facilitates the gathering of functional information to support
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Understanding Adolescent Pregnancy in the Philippines: Trends and Challenges
Adolescent pregnancy remains a significant public health issue in the Philippines, with 210,000 babies born to teenage mothers annually. The prevalence has doubled from 7% to 14% between 2002 and 2013, with higher rates in rural areas and among the poorest quintile. Factors contributing to this phen
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Impact of Ethiopian Health Extension Program on Adolescent Health & Wellbeing
The Ethiopian Health Extension Program (HEP) has shown mixed evidence of impact on adolescent health, with improvements in knowledge about fertility and lower risk of early pregnancy. However, there are challenges such as low usage of sexual and reproductive health services among adolescents and reg
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Understanding the OECD Nutrition Policy Marker (NPM)
The OECD Nutrition Policy Marker (NPM) is a voluntary tool to identify donor investments with a nutrition objective. It helps mainstream nutrition in large-scale programs to improve outcomes and accountability. The NPM is applied at the project level to track investments and promote transparency in
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Integrated Programming in Education and ECD: Enhancing Nutrition for Child Development
Explore the vital role of nutrition in education and Early Childhood Development (ECD) through integrated programming. Discover how good nutrition impacts children's physical development, health, learning abilities, and cognitive potential, ultimately influencing their educational success. Delve int
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Overview of United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service
The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to provide food and nutrition education to those in need while supporting American agriculture. Their mission is to end hunger and improve nutrition in America. The Contracts Management Division (CMD) focuses on custo
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Nutrition Advocacy in Humanitarian Contexts: GNC Advocacy Insights
Explore the strategic framework of Nutrition Cluster Advocacy, focusing on influencing policies for improving nutrition in emergencies. Learn about the Global Nutrition Commitments and key initiatives driving action to address malnutrition. Discover the GNC Advocacy Toolkit designed to support Nutri
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NHIS-TEEN Study: Enhancing Adolescent Health Data Collection
The NHIS-TEEN study aims to gather information directly from adolescents aged 12-17 on various health topics like doctor visits, mental health, and social supports. By evaluating concordance between adolescent and parent reports, the study seeks to improve data accuracy. With a comprehensive study d
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Integrating GBV and Nutrition: Key Linkages and Strategies
Gender-based violence (GBV) and nutrition are interconnected, with GBV being a key driver of malnutrition. Integrating GBV into nutrition programs can improve response quality, mitigate malnutrition risks, and reach vulnerable populations effectively. This integration enhances the safety, accessibil
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Importance of Nutrition in Adolescent Girls
Adolescence is a crucial period where proper nutrition plays a vital role in supporting physical growth and preventing future health issues. Nutritional deficiencies during this time can impact a girl's development and may have repercussions on her future health and that of her offspring. Understand
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Synergistic Role of Agriculture, Health, and Education in Nutrition Programs
Agriculture, health, and education play vital roles in nutrition program implementation. They are interconnected as agricultural practices impact health and nutrition outcomes. Agriculture is crucial for providing essential nutrition, while the health of individuals in agriculture affects productivi
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Enhancing Pre-Service Nutrition Education for Nurses and Midwives in Ghana and Malawi
This project led by Alice Nkoroi focused on improving access and quality of nutrition services in Ghana and Malawi by enhancing pre-service nutrition education for frontline workers like nurses and midwives. The approach involved stakeholder consultation, defining core nutrition competencies, and co
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Advocacy Strategy Development for Nutrition Cluster in Yemen
Amidst the challenges in Yemen, the Nutrition Cluster advocacy efforts focused on developing a comprehensive strategy to address nutritional needs of the affected population. The process involved partner identification, stakeholder engagement, strategy development, and implementation planning. The a
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Expert Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Treatment in Kolkata Dr Arnab@9804509480
Dr. Arnab Pathak is an expert of child and adolescent psychiatric treatment in Kolkata. For Book a consultation WhatsApp now at 91-9804509480. Child Adolescent Psychiatric Concerns. Empowering Young Minds: Expert Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Tr
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Nutrition Essentials for Adolescent Athletes
Uncover the fundamentals of nutrition for adolescent athletes, including the importance of carbs, protein, and fat, calorie requirements based on activity level, and the distinction between anaerobic and aerobic exercise. Learn how to tailor meals, hydration, and nutrient intake to support optimal a
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Understanding Adolescent Vaping Trends and Issues
Adolescent vaping trends and issues are explored in this informative content, covering the evolution of e-cigarettes from first to third generation devices, as well as newer products like JUUL and IQOS/TEEPS/Heatsticks. Learn about the various types of e-cigarettes, their potential impact on adolesc
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Understanding Adolescent Behavior: Insights from a Lecture on Adolescent Development
Too often adolescents are misunderstood as passive recipients of circumstances, when in reality, they actively shape their environment. This lecture, based on the fourth edition of a book on adolescence, delves into key research areas that provide a new perspective on adolescent development and high
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Understanding Life Processes and Nutrition in Living Organisms
Life processes such as nutrition, respiration, transportation, and excretion are essential for living organisms to maintain life. This content delves into the various types of nutrition, including autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition, with a focus on nutrition in plants, animals, and humans. It a
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Addressing Adolescent Pregnancy: Challenges and Solutions
Adolescent pregnancy poses significant health risks for both mothers and babies, perpetuating the cycle of poverty and ill health. With 16 million adolescent girls becoming mothers each year, it is crucial to implement policies and actions at various levels to reduce early pregnancies. WHO guideline
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Maternal Nutrition Training: Integrating Assessment, Counselling, and Support
Maternal nutrition training session aims to educate health providers on the importance of maternal nutrition, causes and consequences of malnutrition, and strategies to break the malnutrition cycle. The training covers topics like defining maternal nutrition, understanding its significance throughou
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Integrating Nutrition Assessment and Counselling for Clients with Active Tuberculosis
This training course emphasizes the critical relationship between nutrition and tuberculosis (TB), highlighting how undernutrition impacts TB infection and the implications of TB-HIV co-infections on nutritional status. Participants will learn about managing nutrition for individuals with active TB,
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Adolescent Gynecological Examination: Procedure and Testing Recommendations
This guide provides detailed information on performing a gynecological examination for adolescent females, including obtaining gynecological and sexual histories, preparation steps before the exam, testing recommendations, required equipment, and patient positioning. It emphasizes the importance of
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Sustainable Nutrition Multisectoral Commitments in Nigeria
Presentation at the 52nd Annual General Meeting of the Nutrition Society of Nigeria highlighting the importance of nurturing multisectoral commitments for sustainable nutrition in Nigeria. The Federal Government identified six priority areas of nutrition for investment in the National Multi-Sectoral
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Maternal Work Hours and Adolescent Obesity: A Longitudinal Analysis
This study investigates the relationship between increased maternal work hours during childhood and adolescent obesity. It explores how maternal employment and income levels may impact the rates of adolescent obesity, utilizing data from the Panel Survey of Income Dynamics and Child Development Surv
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Understanding Adolescent Drug Overdose and Suicide Risks
This presentation dives into the concerning epidemiology of adolescent drug overdose and suicide, discussing various ingestions such as Skittles parties, marijuana, alcohol, and OTC medications. It sheds light on the role of social media in adolescent substance abuse and highlights risk factors, inc
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Enhancing Critical Thinking in Undergraduates: A Study on Adolescent Brain Development
A mixed-method study involving thirty undergraduate students explored critical thinking skills in relation to adolescent brain development. Students engaged in a content unit on the adolescent brain and a TED Talk assignment, addressing legal issues affecting teenagers. Prompts included discussions
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Understanding Adolescent Health: Challenges and Importance
Adolescent health is a crucial aspect often overlooked, with statistics highlighting concerning trends such as high death rates, psychiatric disorders, and substance abuse among teenagers. The impact of poor health during adolescence can have lasting effects, making it essential to address barriers
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Breast Masses in Adolescent Females: Diagnosis and Management
This informative content discusses breast masses in adolescent females, covering crucial aspects such as history, physical examination, and the common causes of breast masses. It elaborates on the differential diagnosis including fibroadenoma, fibrocystic change, mastitis, and rare causes. Detailed
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Adolescent Fertility Trends in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Critical Analysis
Investigating adolescent fertility rates in Sub-Saharan Africa reveals disparities in existing measurements and raises questions about the relationship between adolescent birth rates, unmet needs for contraception, and gender equity. Utilizing data from Health and Demographic Surveillance Systems al
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Adolescent HIV Care and Treatment: Module 10 - Sexual and Reproductive Health for Adolescents
This module focuses on addressing adolescent sexuality, sexual orientation, and the impact of HIV on adolescents' sexual health. It covers key terms, safer sex practices, sexual risk screening, STI screening, and strategies to make sexual and reproductive health services more adolescent-friendly.
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Strengthening Adolescent Programmes through Competency Development
Explore how the Adolescent Kit can enhance programmes for adolescents, such as Keeping Children Happy in a refugee camp. Learn how to focus on competency outcomes, set goals collaboratively, and develop key competencies to support adolescent development effectively.
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Essential Diet Requirements for Adolescent Girls
Nutrition is crucial for adolescent girls as it impacts their future health and that of their offspring. Nutritional deficiencies during this period can lead to delayed physical growth, sexual maturation, and affect bone strength. Adequate nutrition prepares girls for potential pregnancy and lactati
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Optima Nutrition: Maximizing Efficiency of Nutrition Investments in Tajikistan
Preliminary analysis on the allocative efficiency of nutrition investments in Tajikistan reveals the potential impact of Optima Nutrition in optimizing resource allocation for various interventions. The tool aims to enhance the cost-effectiveness and effectiveness of public health investments in nut
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